]]>http://voteheathercarter.com/2019/03/icymi/feed/0Happy 100th Anniversary Grand Canyon!http://voteheathercarter.com/2019/02/happy-100th-anniversary-grand-canyon/
http://voteheathercarter.com/2019/02/happy-100th-anniversary-grand-canyon/#respondWed, 27 Feb 2019 17:22:19 +0000http://voteheathercarter.com/?p=2325Today, I introduced Senate Resolution 1001 celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park! It was an unbelievable honor to participate in the recognition of a transcendent landmark that lives right in Arizona’s backyard.

Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona:

“That the Members of the Senate recognize the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park as an occasion to celebrate its incredible impact on Arizona’s citizens, economy, history and global reputation, and to inspire future generations to experience the park and protect its beauty, natural resources and cultural significance.”

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http://voteheathercarter.com/2019/02/reversing-the-trend/#respondMon, 25 Feb 2019 17:34:08 +0000http://voteheathercarter.com/?p=2321E-cigarette manufacturers slightly alter the chemical composition of their products to stay one-step ahead of regulators. It’s one of the main reasons e-cigarette and tobacco usage is on the rise in public schools.

Working with the American Cancer Society, I introduced SB1009 to reclassify e-cigarettes as tobacco products. Last week, SB1009 passed the Arizona Senate unanimously and was transmitted to the House for ratification.

Reclassifying e-cigarettes strengthens our ability to keep them out of the hands of students and begins to reverse this alarming trend.

I am very proud to sponsor SB1009. I’m hopeful for swift, bi-partisan passage in the House so we can send to the Governor’s desk!

]]>http://voteheathercarter.com/2019/02/reversing-the-trend/feed/0What I’m working onhttp://voteheathercarter.com/2019/02/what-im-working-on/
http://voteheathercarter.com/2019/02/what-im-working-on/#respondTue, 12 Feb 2019 17:31:50 +0000http://voteheathercarter.com/?p=2318Even though it seems the federal government can’t get much
accomplished, in Arizona we continue to do the people’s work. I
wanted to take a quick moment to share a few bills I’m working
on:

Horrified by the story of an incapacitated young woman sexually
assaulted at Hacienda Healthcare, Senator Brophy McGee and I
introduced a bill closing a licensing loophole and increasing
state oversight to better protect vulnerable patients at
intermediate-care facilities.

SB1089 expands the list of telemedicine services covered by
healthcare insurers to improve access in rural communities. It
passed the Health and Human Services Committee unanimously.

SB1065 funds four full years of Career and Technical Education
for students. These students graduate at a rate of over 90%. It
unanimously passed the full Senate unanimously and was
transmitted to the House.

Today on the Appropriations Committee, we will be hearing my
bill to expand dental benefits to pregnant women on Medicaid
which experts say can lead to healthier babies.

]]>http://voteheathercarter.com/2019/02/what-im-working-on/feed/0Getting to workhttp://voteheathercarter.com/2019/01/getting-to-work/
http://voteheathercarter.com/2019/01/getting-to-work/#respondFri, 11 Jan 2019 16:23:23 +0000http://voteheathercarter.com/?p=2241It’s a New Year and a new legislative session is right around the corner providing a fresh opportunity to continue strengthening Arizona.

One issue I wanted to get ahead of was the spike in e-cigarette use among our children.

Kids across Arizona are being hyper-marketed harmful nicotine products with appealing sounding flavors like mango, strawberry-banana, and crème brule. This crisis represents the training wheels to developing future smokers.

I introduced a bipartisan bill to reclassify vaping products under the definition of tobacco products to keep them out of the hands of our kids and out of our schools. You can read more about my bill and the rise of teen vaping in this article from the Arizona Republic.

I decided to run for state representative eight years ago to make Arizona the best place to live, learn, work, raise a family and retire.

We have made a lot of progress and Arizona is on the right track.

I approach every issue with an open-mind, consulting with policy experts, non-profit organizations, economists, my colleagues, and most importantly, my constituents to enact sound public policy improving the lives of hard-working Arizonans.

My independent, consensus building approach to lawmaking has earned me the support of a wide range of organizations dedicated to that same goal. These groups understand I will work in Arizona’s best interest and are supporting my campaign for state senator:

I am honored to have their endorsement. However, the most meaningful endorsement I receive every two years is from you…the voters. I am truly thankful for the trust you’ve placed in me and I hope to earn your support again for the Arizona Senate.
Sincerely,